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Daytrip to Meteora
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Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens
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At a glance
- Duration
- 12–14 hours
- Price from
- $755 / person
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
Description
Travel on a day trip to a place untouched by time, where rare beauty embraces the Christian Orthodox monasteries to create an experience unlike any other. Gaze the massive pinnacles of rock and feel the spirituality of this UNESCO heritage place. Take advantage of our group prices and travel with our new modern limo cars and vans.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 23
- Group price
- $755 per vehicle, up to 15 people
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Athens
Pick up from your preferred location
Meteora
In the 9th century, monks began inhabiting the rocks again and in the 14th century the first monasteries were built. Nowadays, Meteora is home to one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. All six of these monasteries are built on large naturally-formed pillars. A few kilometers away from the city of Kalambaka, Meteora is waiting to fascinate visitors with breathtaking views and unique natural beauty. Spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive.The are not enough words to describe the World-Heritage listed Meteora. The massive pinnacles of rock are the perfect setting for a science fiction or fantasy tale. The amazingly built monasteries on the top of them will take your breath away. We bring you to this extraordinary place directly from a pick up point of your choice. Sit back and enjoy a drive through the mainland and be prepared to take photos of a lifetime.
Kalambaka
The main town close to the Monasteries. Perfect traditional lunch and purchase local products.
What's included
Included
Round-trip transportation.
Fuel cost, toll fees and taxes
English speaking driver.
Air-conditioned van vehicle.
Not included
Cost of lunch or snacks.
Drinks.
Guided tour inside the monasteries.
entrance fee in the monasteries
Pickup Locations & Times
The driver will be in front of your accommodation 15 min prior departure. Please enter your pick up location
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
10 reviews
How it compares in Athens
- Rated higher than 73% of 1,037 reviewed tours in Athens
Excurgo comparison of 4,124 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At the time of booking let us know your preferred pickup point in Athens or Piraeus.
- The drive from Athens takes almost 4 hours so please be patient or bring a book and snacks.
- Please note that to reach the monasteries, you will be required to climb stairs. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- The monasteries have a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers and long sleeves and women must wear a long skirt. If you do turn up in shorts, trousers and long skirts will be provided.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens take?
Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens lasts about 12–14 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens cost?
Prices start at $755 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Can I cancel Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The driver will be in front of your accommodation 15 min prior departure. Please enter your pick up location Pickup points include Foivos Hotel Athens, Alter Athens Hotel.
What languages is Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Meteora daytrip private tour for groups from Athens worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E..
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Must see Meteora
Such an impressive tour with exceptional scenery and excellent commentary. Bill provided detailed and clear explanations. His knowledge added significantly to our experience.
Operator response
Dear Roama, we thank you for your feedback. We are happy to know that you enjoyed our tour!
G
Amazing trip to Meteora Monasteries
The views were amazing. Our tour guide, Eva, was really nice, she told us everything about the Monasteries and in the end we were able to taste a local liquor.
A
Kosta was excellent
Kosta was amazing, one of the best private guides we have ever had. He was great with our kids and our family.
Y
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience. We had a completely private tour. The driver is very kind and showed us several beautiful view points. Drove safely We had no guide inside the Monastery We visited 5 out of 6 monasteries
Y
Excellent
We had a private tour. Our driver was fantastic and patient. He drove safely. We visited 5 out of 6 monastery in our tempo. We didn’t have guide inside the monastery
S
Excellent Tour Guide / Driver
Our driver Costos was excellent. It's a long trip from Athens, and having a private vehicle for two couples and a driver who was very knowledgeable about the route and sights along the way made the entire journey enjoyable. He gave us options of locations to stop along the way for coffee along the seaside, a local restaurant for lunch, hot springs to rest our feet, a castle and other points of interest. Meteora is a one of a kind remarkable place and this day is one of the highlights of our trip to Greece.
2
Stunning views and satisfying service
It was a great trip and Giorgos Twodrive gave us peace of mind on the road and thoughtful arrangements. He took good care of my elderly parents and gave a lot of useful advice on the choice of destinations.
1 people found this helpful
K
My Meteora Experience
My tour guide George Samoilis was a perfect guide. I’d recommend him to anyone out there looking for the perfect guide..
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much! We hope to see you soon again!
E
One of the best trip in my life
The day trip to Meteora was amazing (sightofathens.org). We visited 4 monasteries and enjoyed lunch in the village. I was shocked by the magic and beauty of the place. I took the tour together with my brother and mother. No doubt we will have something to remember when we become old. I have traveled around the world (I am a scientist) so I have visited many places, but Meteora has something truly special. I have to say that the driver and tour guide, Mr. Giorgos Samoilis, was very friendly and warm at all moments. He knew a lot of the Greece culture and he delighted us with stories about Greek ancient times. If you take the tour to Meteora (or others since indeed I also took with Mr. Giorgos the trips to the oracle of Delphi and Mycenae), I totally recommend you to ask for him.
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